Turkish Get-Up

How to Do Turkish Get-Up: Step by Step

1. Lie on back, weight in one hand extended overhead
2. Roll to elbow, then hand, keeping weight up
3. Bridge hips, sweep leg through to kneeling
4. Stand up, weight stays locked out overhead

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Bending the weight-bearing arm
• Rushing the movement — go slow
• Not keeping eyes on the weight

Turkish Get-Up Tips

• Ensure you've built a solid foundation with easier variations before attempting this exercise
• Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
• Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
• Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results

Muscles Worked